Meaning of jail lock | Babel Free
Definitions
- A kind of cast-iron padlock.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see jail, lock.
Examples
“The outer, and inner entrance doors have jail locks.”
“To prevent this and the possibility of scandal (which could happen on trumped up charges) a grated steel door with jail lock should be placed on this doorway.”
“Also known as jail locks, Scandinavian padlocks were made from cast components, having a malleable iron body, shackle, and key.”
“An old jail lock hanging on the wall swayed back and forth.”
“The locks to the doors must be the Scandinavian Jail Lock.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.